R.D. Laing's reflections on mental health and society, alongside archival footage, critique traditional psychiatric practices and explore alienation in modern life.
Synopsis
R.D. Laing's reflections on mental health and society, alongside archival footage, critique traditional psychiatric practices and explore alienation in modern life.
Synopsis
R.D. Laing, a key figure in the 1960s social and cultural revolutions, appears throughout "All Divided Selves." The film combines archival footage and Laing’s own reflections on mental health and society. It presents his views on normality and the alienation in the modern world. This 93-minute collage addresses Laing's anti-psychiatry stance and critiques traditional mental health practices.
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Why Watch
- Meet R.D. Laing, a revolutionary thinker of the 1960s.
- See archival material that shaped mental health discussions.
- Find out about the anti-psychiatry movement's origins.
Did You Know
- R.D. Laing was a key figure in the 1960s social revolution.
- The film has a duration of 93 minutes.
- The documentary is categorized as a collage film.
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Who is R.D. Laing?
R.D. Laing was a psychiatrist known for his role in the anti-psychiatry movement and for influencing the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s.
What is the duration of the documentary 'All Divided Selves'?
The documentary 'All Divided Selves' has a duration of 93 minutes.
What type of film is 'All Divided Selves'?
'All Divided Selves' is a collage film that combines archival material with filmic observations.
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